Gunman sought after woman shot near Palm Beach Boulevard

Police are investigating after a woman was found on a Fort Myers street suffering from a gunshot wound early Friday morning.

Police responded just before 1 a.m. after receiving a call about gunshots heard and found the woman suffering from a non-life threatening gunshot wound near the intersection of Marsh Avenue and Edgewood Avenue.

She was immediately transported to the hospital for treatment.

The victim told police a black man in a large black vehicle approached her, had a short conversation then started shooting.

Witnesses told police they heard the gunshots but didn't hear any vehicles in the area.

Anyone with information is asked to a call FMPD at 321-7700, Crime Stoppers at 1-800-780-TIPS or text message C-R-I-M-E-S (274637) Keyword FMPD. Tipsters can remain anonymous. Anyone with information that leads to an arrest and conviction of the shooting suspect could be eligible for a reward of up to $5,000.